Environment and Climate Change

MDG 7: ensure environmental sustainability -- Animals, Habitat, Wildlife & Endangered Species -- Conservation -- Global Warming -- Green Spaces -- Recycling and Waste Management

Igar and the village-renovators

We are going to so selective waste collection, playground renovation and flower planting at Igar village. Not just primary school students but also the members of the Childrens Theater are coming to help.

Location

Public spaces Igar
Hungary

Ferncliff Forest Preserve Cleanup with Ramapo's AmeriCorps team

Youth and families are invited to a preserve cleanup in Rhinebeck, NY

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Day-of Information: 
Gloves and water are highly recommended.
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 24, 10am-2pm
Volunteers: 
25
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Turul hill: cleaner than ever!

At the end of April about 45-50 volunteers will work on the Turul hill to collect garbage of other people. There is a lot of work and we will work for a cleaner Turul hill!

Location

Turul hegy Tatabánya
Hungary

Youth Service Day 2010

Teams of youth from all over Rock County will complete projects for area non-profits and individuals.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 24, 9 am - 12 pm
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Collect, Select, Learn at Békás

April 24th is when the youth of the village, the local government and the children will help the village, Békás. We will promote the collection of clothes and after the collection we will distribute them who really need it. We will collect the waste all around the village and teach our children how to be a responsible citizen. This will take place after the speech of the Major of Békás.

Location

Public spaces Békás
Hungary
Link: 
www.bekas.hu

1920s are back at Iszkaszentgyörgy

April 24th is the day of the Saint George days at Iszkaszentgyörgy. At the big day the youth group will be the host and they will be the people preparing for the event and help to organize everything needed. There will be an exhibition opening this day and afterwards the senior citizens will invite the participants to eat some tasty pastry. In the afternoon there will be a reading about the Pappanheim family.
The whole day will be organized in the style of the 20s.

Location

Kastély Iszkaszentgyörgy
Hungary
Link: 
www.itke.hu

For the clean Pusztaszabolcs!

For the Clean Pusztaszabolcs! Program is hosted every year on the day of the Earth. This year the students' self-governments will also help in a big number as well as the NGOs. The participants can register in the morning and there they will receive bags for the waste and vests. The town is divided into several parts and the little groups, leaded by the grown-ups, will start the big clean program.

Location

Primary School, Secondary School and Kindergarten Pusztaszabolcs
Hungary
Link: 
www.pusztaszabolcs.hu

Volunteer youth of Adony

The Youth Group of Adony would like to clean the neigborhood of the palace. This means the collection of the waste found, renovation of the damaged bins and benches. We would also like to clean the fountain and plant some flowers. After the work the youngsters have the opportunity to do sports on the location of the palace.

Location

Kastélypark Adony
Hungary

Citizens for their village!

The main aim of the program is the conservation of the objects found at public spaces, such as: street wooden furnitures or the signs showing the name of the streets. We would also like to plant some trees and flowers on the streets.

Location

Public spaces Sümegprága
Hungary
Link: 
www.sumegpraga.hu

Happy Trails Therapeutic Riding Center

We're seeking volunteers to help out around the barn at Happy Trails Therapeutic Riding Center during National Volunteer Week and Global Youth Service Day!

Looking for:

•Families
•Horse lovers
•Groups
Projects include:

•Cleaning bridles and saddles
•Assiting with electrical wiring in arena
•Shoveling and moving woodchips
•Trimming trees
•Digging ditches
•Painting
If you love being around horses or just want to volunteer for a good cause, come join us!

GYSD Event Dates: 
Sunday
Specific Dates and Times: 
Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Volunteers: 
35
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Planting Project at Burritt on the Mountain with HandsOn Greater Huntsville

Sign up link http://burrittplanting.eventbrite.com/

Join us at Burritt on the Mountain for a special planting project. Celebrate Global Youth Service Day and the positive change we can make in our community.

Looking for groups, families, youth, nature lovers!

GYSD Event Dates: 
Sunday
Day-of Information: 
Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Drive Southeast Huntsville, AL 35801
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 25, 10am to 2pm
Volunteers: 
15
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Wilmington College Quake

Over 60 Wilmington College students will be going to various locations throughout the community to perform several hours of community service for a variety of non-profits.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Day-of Information: 
We invite community members to join us.
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 24th from 1-4
Volunteers: 
60
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Roofs for the birds

Roof for the birds”
Organized by Akmatova Jibeka
April 22nd 2010 year
School #2,Kyzyl-Kiya

Need in community
In our town there was not a birdhouse, and those birds that remain for the winter is very hard to find food, shelter from the cold, feed their young and so in many cases, many birds die. Therefore, I wanted to help dieing birds !!!!!!!!!!!

Location

Roofs for the birds,Kyzyl-kiya,Kyrgyzstan Kyzyl-kiya
Kyrgyzstan
Link: 
gcekyrgyzstan.ning.com

"Help to trees"

“Help to trees” in Kyzyl-Kiya
Organized by Prokofeva Juliya
April 22nd , 2010
School #2, Kyzyl -Kiya

Location

"Help to trees" , Kyzyl-Kiya , Kyrgyzstan kyzyl-kiya
Link: 
www.gcekyrgyzstan.ning.com

EARTH DAY 2010 LIVNO

Voluntary action ,Celeaning of beatifull karst river "Bistrica".

Location

River Livno, 80101
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Link: 
www.livno.ba

«The green republic of Karbyshevets»

Location

At school Kyzylkiya
Kyrgyzstan
Link: 
gceKyrgyzystan.ning.com

Pre-Zsigmond Day clean up!

Every year, one day before the historic festival of Pásztó, we clean up the are of the historical city centre to get ready for the festivities.

Location

Pásztó, Romkert and Pásztói Ifjúsági Klub Pásztó, 3060
Hungary
Link: 
www.vkmkpaszto.hu

Let's go fishing!

This program focuses on disabled youth. By organizing a day of fishing, through different activities they get to relax, do sports and learn about fishing and the environment. The point of this event is to spend a happy and relaxing day together in the outdoors.

Location

Cered Faluház és a Pípó tavak Cered, 3123
Hungary

Community Unity Day of Service with Keep Marietta Beautiful and the City of Marietta

Building and planting raised gardens at the Branson senior housing
Walking trail clean-up, painting etc. at Burruss Elementary School
Staining fence at Lewis Park
Planting gardens at Brown Park and cleaning in and around Confederate Cemetery
Roadside Cleanup Merritt Rd. near Lockheed School
Planting trees and plants at Henry Park
Various work near Sawyer School: Build benches, arbors& various projects

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Day-of Information: 
Basic yard tools; i.e. wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, trimmers, hammers, gloves, small hand shovel and claw. Power tools will also be helpful Chainsaws, Weed Eaters etc. Wear: Long pants & covered shoes. Long shirts are recommended. Playground at Burruss Elementary for the younger children. Bring the whole family. Those working must fill out an indemnification form
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 24th, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Volunteers: 
300
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Green-Thumb Community Garden

Join with folks of ALL ages & abilities to help 'jump-start' our 2nd year in the Community Garden. We'll be planting strawberries, Weeding old raised-beds, watering things we've already planted, picking up trash around area, & more...COME SEE WHAT A SMALL GROUP OF CARING CITIZENS CAN DO!

GYSD Event Dates: 
Friday
Day-of Information: 
gloves & long sleeves are helpful...
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 23, 4-6pm
Volunteers: 
12
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Clean This Spring!

After long winter in Alaska everybody is so tired of snow, but when it's gone there is a lot of trash. So, instead of enjoying the sun and fresh air, everybody see dirty and nasty empty bottles and candy wrappers. i decided to clean up our neighborhood with a group of volunteers who also want to help to make our streets clean so kids can play.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Day-of Information: 
we will need gloves, trash bags and shovels
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 24, 4-6pm
Volunteers: 
5
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Kuumba Lynx

Students will me cleaning and beatufying a near by park.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Specific Dates and Times: 
9:00 - 1:00
Volunteers: 
150
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Newberry Math and Science

Students will work with the school's community garden. Students will also work in the school's library.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Specific Dates and Times: 
9:00 - 1:00
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Pacesetter Pick-up

An event where our 5th and 6th grade "Pacesetters" invite all of the school districts in our area to have families get together on Global Youth Service Weekend and pick up trash in their own yards and along side the roads near their homes. If everyone does a little, much will be ackomplished. We are supporting family time as well as a clean environment.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Day-of Information: 
No specific equipment required. Gloves would be handy, and so would trash bags.
Volunteers: 
100
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Solar Awareness Week

This weeklong event will be focused on educating young and college age students in our local area. We have a company that is making tremendous strides toward helping others know about the significance of alternative energy sources and how to apply them to the future and everyday use. We have the support of the local University and feel fortunate that we can offer our services to help the future generations of our Nation and World. Let us know how we can help your local community, town, or city and we would be happy to give information and expertise on things that can be done immediately and also long term effects. We may also be able to come to your area and give support through organized conferences and college events. Hoping everyone has a Great Earth Day!

Sincerely,
Brian Hilton
bhilton@lighthouserenewable.com

GYSD Event Dates: 
Friday
Saturday
Day-of Information: 
No
Specific Dates and Times: 
April 24th and 25th April 24th 4-6 April 25th 2-4
Volunteers: 
6
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Volunteer in Darány!

There will be 4 groups formed by the youth of Darány. Two groups will go to collect the waste of the village and the other two groups will go and renovate and renew the playgrounds. We have also announced a drawing competition for the children of the kindergarten. After the programs we are expecting everyone to take part at a common picnic.

Location

Streets and public spaces of the village Darány
Hungary

Green up with Buddies

A fifth grade class will work with their "buddy class" of kindergartners and green up our large school grounds.

Day-of Information: 
Our project will begin the week of April 26 and continue throughout the week.
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School Wide Campus Cleanup Day

Students will clean up school campus, plant flowers and teach lessons to elementary school students.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Friday
Specific Dates and Times: 
Friday, April 23, 2010 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Volunteers: 
60
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Labaugh Woods

Students will be participating in the clean-up and preservation of forest preserve.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Saturday
Specific Dates and Times: 
9:00 - 1:00
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Horse Helpers

Help beautiful horses and help Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary, a safe haven for unwanted mares. Matches will help with this beautiful sanctuary by repairing fences, doing brush cleanup, cleaning corrals, and grooming the many gorgeous horses.

GYSD Event Dates: 
Sunday
Day-of Information: 
Number of open spots: 10-12 mentoring matches RSVP: Call or email Dorian Townsend at (520) 881-3300 Ext. 110, dtownsend@volunteersoaz.org. You MUST RSVP to participate, since spots are limited.
Specific Dates and Times: 
Sunday, April 25th. 8:00-12:30
Volunteers: 
20
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